Mid-Century Modern Pastel Portrait Painting of a Lady in Lemon Gold Frame

Description

We are selling this pretty Mid-Century pastel portrait of a lady. This great portrait features a 20th century Naive interpretation of a Neo-Classical or Renaissance Revival posed lady. There is something just great about the piece, like a modern day Venus. The pastel on paper is housed in an antique lemon gold frame and has history from the Woodstock area.

Condition: Good antique condition. Some surface wear to the pastel with some water staining around the lower edge of the pastel and paper. Wear to the lemon gold frame.

Dimensions:
Height 27 5/8 Inches 70.2 cm
Width 23 5/8 Inches 60.1 cm
Depth 1 1/4 Inches 3.2 cm

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some wear to the surface of the pastel painting. Some water damage at the bottom of the paper. Some wear to the lemon gold frame.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pastel, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some wear to the surface of the pastel painting. Some water damage at the bottom of the paper. Some wear to the lemon gold frame.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

27.62 x 23.62 x 1.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Pastel Portrait Painting of a Lady in Lemon Gold Frame

Lot 0221

Estimate $1,000-$2,400

Oct 25, 2026, 1:55 PM EDT

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